Craig Sager, Legendary NBA Broadcaster, Dies at 65
Sager Was Known for His Colorful Suits and Witty Banter
Craig Sager, the legendary NBA sideline reporter and announcer whose years-long battle with acute myeloid leukemia inspired countless people, has died. He was 65.
Sager's death was announced on Thursday, December 15, 2016, by Turner Sports, the network where he worked for nearly three decades. Sager had been battling leukemia since 2014, and had undergone multiple rounds of chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant.
Sager's Legacy Will Live On
Sager was known for his colorful suits and witty banter, and was a beloved figure in the NBA community. He was a regular fixture on the sidelines of NBA games, and his interviews with players and coaches were often the highlight of the broadcast.
Sager's death is a huge loss for the NBA and the sports world as a whole. He was a true original, and his legacy will live on through the countless people he inspired.
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